For a family that loves to say “Anchors aweigh!”, Mantoloking was the destination of choice, not only for boat docking, but for the waterfront retreat itself. And an Essex Fells couple with two daughters knew how to make the most of that location, with a beach-house renovation centered on good times with family and friends. […]
A Kitchen Refreshed
When a young family purchased a Little Silver home they loved with a kitchen that didn’t suit their tastes, they knew immediately an update was in order. Weighing the potential benefits of replacing cabinetry, the homeowners reached out to Kitchen Magic to find out whether that option was the right one to give them a […]
Creativity Gets Its Chance
For many buyers, a home must be move-in ready—no hassle, no fuss. But Stephanie and Louis, longtime Ridgewood residents, were infused with DIY spirit. When a house came on the market around the corner from them, it wasn’t just the desirable block and the big backyard that inspired them. It was also a plus that […]
Black And White—And Fun All Over
Pulling off a black-and-white design concept is simple—deceptively so. In the wrong hands, the aesthetic runs the risk of coming off overly stark and antiseptic or, even worse, boring and uninspired. In the right ones, however, it can shine with all the crisp clarity and purity of a minimalist work of art. Luckily, it was […]
Cooking With Charm
Three years ago, after their grown children had moved out, a couple of empty nesters decided it was time to downsize to a ranch-style home. They found what they were looking for in Upper Saddle River. The two-bedroom house, a mid-century-style structure built in 1971, had loads of character and charm. But its original kitchen […]